Browsing LLB Research Projects (2020) by Title
Now showing items 76-95 of 112
-
The necessity and parameters of indirect intervention under the principle of non-intervention
(Strathmore University, 2020-11)Despite the United Nations Charter prohibiting states from indirectly intervening “in matters that are in essence within the jurisdiction of a state”, under the principle of non-intervention, in practice, this is rarely ... -
Online copyright enforcement in Kenya An examination of the prospective use of intermediary liability
(Strathmore University, 2020)Copyright law vests an entitlement in the owner to exclude unauthorized use in their works. The law also vests owners with the sole responsibility of enforcing this private right, often through litigation. However, trends ... -
A path towards distribution and governance of 10% mineral royalties to host communities pursuant to section 183(5) of the mining act 2016.
(Strathmore University, 2020-11)The main objective of this dissertation is to discuss the path towards distribution and governance of the 10% royalties allocated to host communities under section 183(5) of the Mining Act 1 and Article 69 2 of the ... -
The plight of intersex persons
(Strathmore University, 2020)Every person has a right to identity and a right to human dignity, when these rights are guaranteed to every person, there is no caveat given as to how the person should be, whether black or white, male, female or intersex, ... -
The plight of the bastards: A look into the protection of ‘illegitimate’ children in Kenya.
(Strathmore University, 2020-11)My research paper looks into the protection of illegitimate children in Kenya. The paper considers how children being a vulnerable group in society are entitled to special protection and how deficit of in-depth and ... -
The principle of burden sharing: a study of burden sharing as a viable solution to the refugee framework in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2020-11)The world has experienced an increase in the number of refugees and asylum seekers. A large number of refugees and asylum seekers are hosted in developing countries, Kenya being one of them. This has led to situations ... -
The principle of complementarity: comprehending the motives behind states’ neglect to cooperate with the icc (case study of the situations in Kenya and Sudan)
(Strathmore University, 2020-11)On the institution of the International Criminal Court (ICC) State cooperation, through the principle of complementarity, was seen to be a key component in enabling the functions of the International Criminal Court. Despite ... -
The problem of the unwarranted concentration of economic power in foreign investment : The case of section 3(e) and section 50 of the competition act
(Strathmore University, 2021)Competition law is instrumental in regulating markets in any jurisdiction. In Kenya, the Competition Act states the objectives of the regulation of competition which includes creating a conducive environment for both local ... -
A proposal for the constitutional recognition of euthanasia: a comparative study with Canada
(Strathmore University, 2020-11)Euthanasia is a highly controversial debate that raises polarized views. Both sides of the argument have relevant views, hence, unwise to take one side and ignore the rest. Different jurisdictions have handled euthanasia ... -
Protection of privately-owned companies A look into the legal framework governing corporate governance regulations for private companies in Kenya
(2020)Corporate governance refers to a set of rules and procedures that ensure that those at the heart of running the company adhere to a principle-based form of stewardship. It encompasses the authority to direct, organize, and ... -
The protection of trade secrets in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2020-11)Intellectual property has increasingly gained popularity in Kenya in the recent years. The protection of intellectual property has expanded from traditional modes such as patents, trademarks, and copyrights to include modes ... -
Realisation of the right to emergency medical treatment in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2020-11)The Constitution of Kenya ushered in a plethora of reforms on human rights including the right to emergency medical treatment. Seeing as constitutions only embed general principles to govern a country, the Kenyan Constitution ... -
Reconceptualising Domestic Violence in the 21st Century: Enhancing Recourse for Male Victims under the Protection Against Domestic Violence Act of Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2020-11)Domestic violence is a serious public health, legal and social problem that permeates every sphere of human society. While historically, women have predominantly been on the receiving end of this vice, statistics from the ... -
Reconciliation of the principle of the best interest of the child and freedom of religion under Islamic marriages.
(Strathmore University, 2021)The concept of marriage in Kenya is one that has impelled discussions both locally and globally consistently over a period of time. This has led to the adoption of the Marriage Act 2014 with guidelines that govern marriages ... -
Reforming the current legal framework to enhance the preservation of endangered species
(Strathmore University, 2020)The tourism industry is without a doubt a huge revenue earner for Kenya. Wildlife is a major tourist attraction and constitutes a large percentage of the tourism industry in Kenya. Therefore, Kenya has a responsibility to ... -
The regulation of online pharmacies dispensing prescription-only medicines in Kenya: a consumer protection perspective
(Strathmore University, 2020-11)In light of the advent of online pharmacies as a publicly accepted means of purchasing medical products and services, this research adopts a qualitative method of research to examine the legal challenges in the regulation ... -
Resettlement of victims of forced evictions and proprietory rights in land
(Strathmore University, 2020)Kenya’s urban settlement is currently riddled with the challenge of informal settlements. The informal settlers in most cases have no ownership over the land they occupy. This denies the informal settlers other rights that ... -
Revenue administration for musical works in the digital space in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2021)This paper seeks to investigate revenue generation, collection and distribution through digital platforms in the music industry in Kenya. While conducting the study, the researcher has been able to understand the disruption ... -
Revisiting the Leadership and Integrity Act: An Analysis of Article 80(a) on Procedures and Mechanisms in the 2010 Kenyan Constitution
(Strathmore University, 2020-11)The dissertation evaluates the effects of the watered-down Leadership and Integrity Act and how it has fallen short of constitutional standards. The research focuses specifically on the effectiveness of the procedures and ... -
The right to appeal in traditional dispute resolution mechanisms in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2020-11)Traditional Dispute Resolution Mechanisms (TDRMs)have been used to resolve disputes from time immemorial. These mechanisms are still vibrant to date despite the advent of the formal justice system through the courts of ...